Zero Image BTN Series User manual

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Zero 2000 camera is easy to use,
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Loading film
A
BCD
E
F
I
H
G
Nomenclature
A.Shutter
B. Top cover
C. Top cover lock
D.Film winding knob
E. Lens
F. Film counter
G. Exposure guide
H.Back cover
I. Tripod socket
Fresh Film
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1. Turn the top cover lock (C) counter-clockwise to open the top
cover (B).
2. Slide out the back cover (H).
3. Insert the tongue of the backing paper of a fresh roll film into
the slot of the take-up spool.
4. Insert the fresh film and pick-up spool into the camera with the
fresh film at the right-hand side of the camera.
5. Slide back the back cover (H), the film counter (F) should be at
the left hand side of the camera.
6. Cover the top cover (B), adjust the film winding knob (D) so as
it can insert into the slot (on top of the spool), then turn the
top cover lock (C) clockwise to lock the cover. Don't be too
tight or you may damage the thread of the camera.
7. Turn the film winding knob (D) clockwise* until number “1” is
displayed in the frame counter (F).
8. For the next frame, simply turn the film winding knob again
until the next number is displayed. Remember to advance the
film after every exposure.
9. After the last film is exposured, turn the film winding knob (D)
to wind the remaining film onto the take-up spool.
10.Open the top cover and remove the exposed roll of film.
*The mechanism prevent you from turn the film winding knob counter-
clockwise so as to prevent the film from curing back. If you force to do
that you will damage the camera.

Pinhole size : 0.0079" (0.2mm)
Image Circle : 3.44" (87.5mm)
F/no. : 138
Tripod Socket : 1/4" Thread
Exposure
1. Mount the camera to a tripod to avoid fuzzy image.
2. To expose, simply slide the shutter to right, slide it back to cover the lens when finish expose.
3. For outdoor bright sun light, the exposure time is 2 sec.
4. To calculate the actual exposure time, take a light meter reading with a hand held light meter
or with a 35mm camera, set the indicated shutter speed by rotate the dial of the exposure
guide (G) read the exposure time for F/no. 138, then calculate and adjust for reciprocity failure.
Short-cut to reciprocity corrections :
When the exposure time is 2-4 sec. multiply it by 2
When the exposure time is 4-10 sec, multiply it by 5
When the exposure time is 50 sec or over, multiply it by 12
Maintenance
1. If the shutter or the exposure guide getting loose, fasten the screw lightly with a screw driver.
2. The mechanism of the film winding knob prevent you from turning the film winding
knob (D) counter-clockwise so as to prevent the film from curing back. If you force to do that
you will damage the camera.
3. Do not clean the camera with alcohol base cleaning agent,it will damage the body of the
camera. A polishing oil like lemon oil or orange oil is preferable.
Zero Image Co.
Unit 902, Workingview Commercial Bldg.,
21 Yiu Wa Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone] (852) 29499332 Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.zeroimage.com
Technical support: Email: [email protected]
©Copyright Zero Image Co., 2001
Specifications
Material : Wood, brass
Size : 5 1/4" (W) x 3 1/4" (H) x 1 3/4" (D)
Weight : 1lb (250g)
Focal Length : 1" (25mm)
Film format : 120 roll film
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice
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